Low turnout for 2010 Heritage awards worries BOMU

The music, drama, poetry and comedy sections of the 2010 Heritage Awards are indicating a low turnout, facilitators have told Showbiz.

The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) officials, who are facilitating the music category, say they have observed a 40 percent drop in participants' interest this year so far.

However, the facilitators have reported soaring interest in the traditional music category across the country.

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